Hi Tumblr! I made this post in reply to an anon’s question in my ask box.I use a total of eigh

Hi Tumblr! I made this post in reply to an anon’s question in my ask box.

I use a total of eight pens for my classes and daily study sessions. I’ve stuck to the same brands since I was in high school, but if you have any suggestions, hit me up! I’d love to try new ones!

Stabilo Swing Cool Pink Highlighter

I use it for textbooks with white paper
The ink lasts for an entire school year (it depends on how much you highlight and how often you use it of course)
It doesn’t leave a mark at the back of thick and smooth paper
It could leave a mark at the back of thin paper

Dong-A Red Fine Tech 0.5 mm

I use it for the headings of my notes
Writes better on smooth paper (not the smooth glossy one!)

Sharpie Smear Guard Yellow Highlighter

I use it for newsprint textbooks
The way the color looks on the paper keeps me awake but it doesn’t hurt my eyes
It doesn’t have that distinct Sharpie marker smell!

Dong-A Black My-Gel XP 0.5 mm

I use it as an alternative for my BIC pen when it runs out of ink
Great for everyday writing

BIC Black Super EZ Smooth Ink 0.7 mm

I use it for everyday writing (I carry three of them in my pencil case)
It doesn’t lose ink even if I write for a long time
It almost looks like you’ve been writing with a fine tech, not a ballpoint pen
Basically, it’s my favorite pen
Smudges when used on smooth paper

Dong-A Blue Fine Tech 0.5 mm

I use it to emphasize important terms or phrases in my notes
Writes better on smooth paper (not the smooth glossy one!)

Unipin 0.3 mm Fine Line Water and Fade Proof Black Pigment Ink

I use it to outline the diagrams, tables and drawings in my notes
Sometimes used with the 0.1 mm and 0.8 mm ones (for artsy reasons)

Dong-A Black Fine Tech 0.5 mm

I use it for writing in my planner because it writes smoothly on the paper ~~(the page from my planner as seen on the picture dates back to October 2014 because it’s the only page that looks really neat)~~